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The
Artist Village
The Artists Village (TAV) was formed within
a rural-scape (or kampung) at 61-B Lorong Gambas, Sembawang
in 1988. This catalogue includes critical essays by
noted art historians curators and critics such as C.J.
Wan-Ling Wee, T.K. Sabapathy, Russell Storer and others.
Documentary materials such as newspaper articles on
TAV and archival photographs of performances and other
events organized by TAV will also be featured in the
catalogue.
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Malaysia:
50 Years of Diplomacy 1957 - 2007
Malaysia’s entry into international affairs as
the independent Federation of Malaya in 1957 marked
the emergence of a uniquely new factor in Southeast
Asian regional politics. However, by dint of an amazingly
intuitive and constructive leadership from the very
beginning, it became an attention-grabbing and daring
player in the world at large within the following two
decades. .....more
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8Q-Rate
8Q-Rate: School is the inaugural exhibition
at 8Q sam, the Singapore Art Museum's new contemporary
art space which opened in August 2008. Put together
by 8 curators working closely with 8 local artists,
the exhibition catalogue features site-specific installation
works by Ahmad Abu Bakar, Chong Li-Chuan, Jahan Loh,
Donna Ong, :phunk Studio, Grace Tan, Tan Kai Syng and
Jason Wee. .....more
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Invisible
Trade II
In this long-awaited sequel to the Singapore bestseller
Invisible Trade, journalist Gerrie Lim seeks to unravel
and demystify two major aspects of the sex industry
in modern Singapore: the secretive double lives led
by the beautiful, upscale escorts and the reasons
why men habitually need to spend money to pay for
sex. Both, he discovers, involve addictive behavior
fed by deep existential forces fraught with anger
and pain, often disguised as carnal longing.......more
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Stir-Fried
and not Shaken
Perhaps
more than any other Southeast Asian city, Singapore
has seen tumultuous changes that have catapulted this
once-sleepy colonial port into a buzzing metropolis.
From its humble beginnings, it has emerged with an
identity, social lifestyle and language imbued with
the most fascinating mix.. ...more
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Making
Musuems Matter
The architectural grandeur of museums
and its collections, no longer represent the idiosyncrasies
of the rich who owned them. As public expectation
of museums changes; museums now take on additional
roles in the community. While they continue to collect,
catalogue, preserve and study their collections, museums
have become an influential agency.... more
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Black
Is My Weapon
Masriadi:
Black is My Last Weapon, desires to evoke and present
a striking portrait of Masriadi through the displayed
works and the exhibition design. Out of the more than
hundred paintings that Masriadi has produced in approximately
ten years of working as a painter, the curators have
assembled more than 30 works in four thematic sections:
Hitam Adalah Senjata Terakhir Aku (Black Is My Last
Weapon), which traces the evolution of what has become
the artist's signature black-skinned figures. ....... more |
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Collins
Primary Literacy
Written
by teachers for teachers to perfectly support the
renewed framework, Collins Primary Literacy is a whole
school language program that builds key reading, writing,
speaking and listening skills through structured creative
work. It provides practical teaching ideas and clear
assessment for every unit, so that you can focus on
teaching..... more |
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Collins
New Primary Maths
Written
by teachers for teachers to perfectly support the
renewed Primary Framework, Collins New Primary Maths
is a whole numeracy programme that builds and develops
all the key skills needed to be successful in mathematics.
Practical teaching and assessment ideas for every
unit mean you can focus on teaching.....more
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Usual:
£29.99
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Business
Studies for A Level
This new edition of the bestselling book by Ian Marcouse
and a team of experienced business studies writers has
been fully revised and revamped. Intellingently written,
it explains key business principles and concepts in
a straightforward way and provides ample opportunity
for students to test their learning through exercises
and data response questions.
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Usual:
S$38.50
Now: S$25.00
Architecture
of Learning
This
attractively produced volume looks at one of Singapore's
most noticeable features - its school buildings. An
outline history of the design of Primary and Secondary
schools from 1959 introduces detailed case studies of
16 schools built by the Public Works Department since
1990. |
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Letts
Revise IGCSE Written
by an educational expert, these complete study guides
contain everything students need for IGCSE exam success.
Progress check questions help students monitor and review
their understanding throughout their revision. |
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Usual:
£29.99
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S$59.00
Biology
For The IB Diploma
Written specially for students following the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, Biology for the IB Diploma
is a major new textbook covering the latest syllabus
requirements for this experimental science.
Chapters are presented in syllabus order and their
content reflects the necessary coverage of all core
Topics and Options for students at both Standard and
Higher levels. Throughout, the processes of science
and something of its history are introduced selectively
to illustrate the possibilities and limitations of
science. |
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AUS$14.50
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S$12.50
China:
Land of Dragons and Emperors
A
fascinating and personal insight into China's history,
from the terracotta soldiers to Chairman Mao, from the
Silk Road to the invention of gunpowder, written by
Adeline Yen Mah, author of Chinese Cinderella.....more |
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International Science
Dedicated ESL Science course designed for lower
secondary students
Perfect preparation for the IGCSE and equivalent courses
Full-colour and well-illustrated to suit global market
requirements
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Usual:
£12.99
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S$28.00
International Mathematics
The
first book in a three-level mathematics series covering
the lower secondary grades and designed for children
in English-medium schools, for whom English is not
the first language.
A brand new ESL Maths programme, designed to boost
students' abilities and confidence in Maths through
the medium of English.
Perfect preparation for the IGCSE and equivalent courses
Full-colour and well-illustrated to suit global market
requirements.....more |
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Usual:
£19.99
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International Relations 1879-2004
New for the 2008 specifications, this title
includes material from the causes of the First World
War to the conflict in Iraq. Includes historical interpretations,
document source questions, explanation of difficult
words and concepts, a study skills section for exam
preparation and a companion website with visuals to
support learning. .....more
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Collins Advanced Science - Physics
Collins Advanced Science: Physics is a successful and
well-established textbook. This International Edition
covers all the Physics content of the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Cambridge International
A-level in Physics. ......more
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